Ruth is a Chapel Hill native. At U Va she trained in drawing, stained glass, watercolor, oil painting, and printmaking. Now Ruth works in acrylics and gels on canvas and paper. Having departed from years of realism, Ruth’s current style is semi-abstract, somewhat decorative and full of texture. Paintings often include trees, sky, birds, and leaves. Illustrations are whimsical imaginative paintings or drawings of a wide range of subjects.

Ruth’s paintings are created in Bird Nest Studio, which she opens to the public during the annual Orange County Artists Guild Tour each November.

Throughout the year, while the paint dries, she takes care of dogs and cats for Camp Ruthie LLC, her boutique pet care business.